The Connexion's Friday France quiz - how many answers do you know?

Ten questions to test your knowledge of France and French news

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Published Friday 30 June 2023 - 11:48 Modified Friday 30 June 2023 - 11:48

Culture, history, politics, current affairs: test yourself with our French-themed quiz

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Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?
Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Your Massalia carriage awaits

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?
Learning French: jouer à l’oreille and more musical phrases

Fine-tune your music-themed vocabulary for the fête de la musique on June 21

Child injured, roads closed, homes evacuated: what is known about major fire in south of France

A cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle window is thought to have started the blaze that has destroyed 2,000 hectares

The future of French wine: cultivating disease-resistant grape varieties

Expert vigneron explains challenges and innovations in combatting vineyard pests

When holiday traffic jams are expected in July and August in France

Traffic will once again reach critical levels on these dates

French weekly weather forecast July 7 - 11: third heatwave of 2025 is on its way

Temperatures are set to climb 10C between Monday and Friday

French court rules in favour of ducks in neighbour’s noise complaint case

Couple who bought house should have realised that sound of quacking would be an issue

Learning French: when and why do we say se faire des cheveux blancs?

Discover the connection between this worrisome phrase and Marie Antoinette

Swimming pool still adds value to French property despite droughts

An increased selling price might look attractive but do not forget running costs, increased taxes and water bans

Profile: French supermarket boss Michel-Edouard Leclerc

Modern-day Robin Hood or merciless manipulator of the market?

Tap water bans in France: contamination risk and how to check quality of your water

Some areas measured more than 20 times the recommended level of ‘forever chemicals’

South of France hit by series of major wildfires: alert level raised to maximum

Weekend marked by high temperatures and strong winds has seen fires break out in several departments

French whisky now sells over a million bottles per year

New EU laws have allowed French spirit producers to use their stills for whisky outside of the strictly controlled cognac distilling season

'Our historic Normandy chateau was a World War Two battlefield'

A British couple's dream retirement home was once the site of a key battle for the Allies in 1944

'France is a fantastic place to have a baby'

New mum Therese Nyström speaks about her pregnancy journey and the experience of giving birth in France

We do not need Brexit Withdrawal Agreement card to visit France - so how can we cancel it?

Connexion reader says allowance of the 90/180 rule is enough

New water restrictions in France: which areas are affected and what changes for residents

Warnings are being raised from north to south with the exception of the south-west (for now)

Hidden defects cause legal row for €1 house in France

Couple may sue French council over drainage issues in their bargain property.

More car recalls impact many drivers in France

Hundreds of thousands of Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, DS Automobiles, and Opel vehicles are affected by engine problem

Reader tips on how to save money on driving and tolls in France

Here are your suggestions on how can motorists save on their summer road trips

New ways to release equity from French property

New ways for accessing capital while retaining your home in France

Key dates for 2025 French income tax refunds and payments

Ensure bank details are correct to avoid penalties or missing a tax refund

Boarding change will improve travel to France from London via Eurostar

It is first step in increasing capacity for international travellers at St Pancras station

Briton, 66, to solo cycle 6,500km Tour de France route to raise money for charity

The cyclist, who has lived in France for six years, will begin the sponsored challenge this weekend (July 5)

Air traffic controller shortage threatens summer of delays at Nice airport

It could take up to two years before new recruits can plug gaps as easyJet reduces flights to southern city

Jogger attacked by shepherd’s dogs on solo run in Nice backcountry

A recent legal change impacts the status of guard dog owners following an attack

The Connexion's Friday France quiz - how many answers do you know?

Ten questions to test your knowledge of France and French news

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Your Massalia carriage awaits

Learning French: jouer à l’oreille and more musical phrases